How far is Buffalo, NY from North Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to North Tonawanda, NY is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and North Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and North Tonawanda.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North: Peace Bridge, Canada
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
1561 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
1401 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
55 m · 4 sec · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Continue on Twin Cities Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 425 N: Erie Ave
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Division Street
914 ft · 28 sec · Division Street
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Turn right
52 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Erie Avenue
42 m · 5 sec · Erie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and North Tonawanda.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
7.25 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near North Tonawanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to North Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Buffalo and 7.3 miles from North Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near North Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Kenmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenmore.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and North Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.97 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Tonawanda
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,050 |
| Coordinates | 43.0386700, -78.8642000 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tonawanda (-78.8642, 43.03867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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